AI and advanced language models like ChatGPT-4 are revolutionizing various industries. Now with the newest version of AI (ChatGPT-4) released this March, things are speeding up even faster.
As you might know, the more people use AI, the better it gets trained and generates results. Now, even us,: web writers, editors, and career advisors are not sure if our jobs will even exist a few years from now. Maybe our jobs would still be around, but will be done way different?
I, (yes, human thinking!) assume productivity will increase with a magnitude the coming years for wide avierty of jobs. Increase of productivity usually leads to lower demand for such jobs. However, AI will also generate new jobs that are just not around yet!
However, AI will be making certain jobs and human traits increasingly replaceable. With the help of AI (yes, ironic, isn't it?) we created a list of 20 jobs that may be significantly impacted in the near future, along with the human skills and traits need for these jobs that could be replaced by this technology.
List of Jobs That might be Replaced soon by AI
Please note that the employment figures provided are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the year 2020. Some numbers may have changed since then.
| No. | Job Title | Affected Human Traits | Number of People Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Customer Service Representatives | Communication, empathy, problem-solving | 2,864,000 |
| 2. | Data Entry Clerks | Accuracy, attention to detail, organization | 160,600 |
| 3. | Telemarketers | Persuasion, communication, resilience | 174,900 |
| 4. | Manufacturing and Assembly Line Workers | Manual dexterity, precision, speed | 1,553,000 (Production Occupations) |
| 5. | Retail Cashiers | Basic math, customer service, efficiency | 3,635,000 |
| 6. | Bank Tellers | Customer service, attention to detail, financial transactions | 471,800 |
| 7. | Transcriptionists | Typing speed, listening, accuracy | 58,400 (Medical Transcriptionists) |
| 8. | Bookkeepers | Numerical skills, organization, attention to detail | 1,491,000 (Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks) |
| 9. | Travel Agents | Trip planning, communication, salesmanship | 62,200 |
| 10. | Inventory Managers | Organization, logistics, attention to detail | 125,600 (Storage and Distribution Managers) |
| 11. | Taxi Drivers | Driving skills, navigation, communication | 178,300 (Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs) |
| 12. | Receptionists | Multitasking, communication, organization | 1,026,000 |
| 13. | Paralegals | Legal research, document preparation, attention to detail | 345,600 |
| 14. | Proofreaders | Spelling, grammar, attention to detail | 8,600 (Proofreaders and Copy Markers) |
| 15. | Market Research Analysts | Data analysis, report generation, critical thinking | 678,500 |
| 16. | Loan Officers | Risk assessment, financial analysis, customer service | 322,200 |
| 17. | Insurance Underwriters | Risk assessment, decision-making, attention to detail | 97,400 |
| 18. | Payroll Clerks | Data entry, calculations, organization | 190,900 (Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks) |
| 19. | Real Estate Appraisers | Property evaluation, analytical skills, attention to detail | 57,900 (Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate) |
| 20. | Toll Booth Operators | Cash handling, customer service, attention | Data unavailable (Included in the larger category of “Bridge and Lock Tenders”) |
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